Man hacked to death by son-in-law at Oruwala

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

A 57-year old man was hacked to death by his son-in-law at Oruwala in Athurugiriya on Wednesday night, police said.They said the victim’s daughter had been at his house at Oruwala along with her son due to a family dispute. The suspect had arrived at his father-in law’s house with another man to see his son. The victim was attacked with a knife following an argument. He was pronounced dead after being admitted to the Oruwala Hospital. The Athurugiriya Police arrested both suspects when they were fleeing in a lorry.